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#502722 - 04/16/08 11:07 AM 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance
Jonne-King Offline
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Registered: 04/16/08
Posts: 6
Loc: Central Point , Oregon
I purchaed this car about 14 years ago and I am now finaly getting to the point where I can restore it This is the first year it has ran and I cant wait to put in this years medford car cruise and show I dont care that it isnt done yet .
I am looking for any information on this car though I have been all over the web and still can only find a little bit here and there.
I guess I just wanted to share what a rare car this is
dreamers

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#502746 - 04/16/08 01:41 PM Re: 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance [Re: Jonne-King]
Restorer32 Offline
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Registered: 07/25/02
Posts: 2048
Loc: South Central Pa.
Have you posted this on the Professional Car Society website? They could likely help with info.
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#504539 - 04/23/08 09:32 AM Re: 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance [Re: Restorer32]
Jonne-King Offline
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Registered: 04/16/08
Posts: 6
Loc: Central Point , Oregon
Thank you for sugessting that I look there. I have been there before and that is where i got most of my information. I am looking to network with others who might have more informaiton on this car. It has been a blast to start restoring it . I have a few photos of our two cars that we are restoring at Our Collector cars
I found a body plate yesterday as i was cleaing up the engine compartment it also will be posted on this site
Thanks again for your help Jonne King


Edited by Jonne-King (04/23/08 09:33 AM)

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#512862 - 05/28/08 10:30 AM Re: 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance [Re: Jonne-King]
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Registered: 04/16/08
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Loc: Central Point , Oregon
hey hey we are making progress it now has lights that work and the horn too got the generator back didnt need to be rebuilt thank god waiting for a radiator and the interior has temp coverings on the seats will post photos soon
Jonne

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#514801 - 06/05/08 12:49 AM Re: 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance [Re: Jonne-King]
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Registered: 04/16/08
Posts: 6
Loc: Central Point , Oregon
ok we now have hagerty insurance and they took it as a stock car so the insurance was less than what we thought it would be
i could use some information on the air filter though we know that it is an oil bath filter but dont know how much to use, what kind of oil it is, and how to clean the air filter itself
any info would be appreciatated this is on a 331 hemi in case i didnt say this before
thanks j king

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#529533 - 08/08/08 09:53 AM Re: 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance [Re: Jonne-King]
Rusty_OToole Offline
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Registered: 09/12/06
Posts: 1270
Clean the upper part of the air filter by soaking in kerosene. Swish it around then let it drip dry. Do not blow air thru it, this can create channels in the filter allowing dirt to go thru.

When it is dry pour a little 50 wt oil on the filter medium and put it on the car.

The base can be cleaned by pouring out the old oil. Then wipe out the muck with rags or cotton waste.

When it is clean fill to the line with 50wt motor oil. Put the top on and you are done.

The filter should be cleaned when the oil reservoir is filled with dirt, or let's say half filled. If you live in a temperate clime and drive on paved roads this may take several years.

The factory says cleaning may be necessary daily in extreme dusty conditions.

The main thing is that there is some oil in the bottom. The incoming air is directed downwards so any dirt or dust hits the oil and gets trapped. Then the air passes thru the filter medium where any remaining dust gets stuck to the oily fibres.

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#529985 - 08/10/08 12:10 PM Re: 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance [Re: Jonne-King]
keiser31 Offline
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Registered: 12/06/04
Posts: 535
Loc: Oregon, USA
I have a book that shows your sedambulance by Fairbanks-Morse & Co. I live in Phoenix, Oregon if you want to drop by and check out the books. (541)535-1890 John
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#530672 - 08/12/08 11:15 PM Re: 1953 New Yorker Sedambulance [Re: keiser31]
CutNChop Offline
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Registered: 03/22/07
Posts: 81
Loc: Alberta Canada
Here's a similar sedambulance at work in Calgary in the early 50's
There are also a few Chrysler Sedambulances and combo hearse/ambulances pictured in the book 70 Years of Chrysler by Damman(sp?)


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